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A Comparative analysis of operational energy by simulation study between modern buildings and adaptive reuse of historic buildings in Sri Lanka

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dc.contributor.author Thirukumaran, N
dc.contributor.author Prabodani, MKM
dc.contributor.author Ranasinghe, SS
dc.contributor.author Jayasinghe, GY
dc.contributor.author Halwathura, RU
dc.contributor.editor Sandanayake, YG
dc.contributor.editor Waidyasekara, KGAS
dc.contributor.editor Ranadewa, KATO
dc.contributor.editor Chandanie, H
dc.date.accessioned 2024-09-03T08:55:44Z
dc.date.available 2024-09-03T08:55:44Z
dc.date.issued 2024
dc.identifier.citation Thirukumaran, N., Prabodani, M.K.M., Ranasinghe, S.S., Jayasinghe, G.Y., & Halwathura, R.U. (2024). A Comparative analysis of operational energy by simulation study between modern buildings and adaptive reuse of historic buildings in Sri Lanka. In Y.G. Sandanayake, K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, & H. Chandanie (Eds.), World Construction Symposium – 2024 : 12th World Construction Symposium (pp.15-26 ). Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa. https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2024.2
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/22804
dc.description.abstract The adaptive reuse of buildings is emerging as a sustainable solution within the built environment, addressing global challenges like climate change and greenhouse gas emissions faced by the world's population. Opting to repurpose energy-efficient historic buildings during the operational phase instead of demolishing and constructing new structures is recognized as a protective mechanism for urban cultural heritage. The escalating operational energy consumption in the building sector poses direct and indirect environmental, economic, and social concerns for occupants. This study aimed to compare the operational energy efficiency of adaptive reuse historic buildings and modern structures, seeking to identify the most energy-efficient building type. Energy consumption patterns, especially for air conditioning and lighting in residential houses, were gathered and simulated using DesignBuilder software, considering building materials as variables in both the old and new phases of the buildings. Ten Dutch-era residential dwellings were selected, and a specific schedule was analysed for energy simulations. The average Energy Use Intensity (EUI) value for old buildings in the scheduled case was lower than the newly modelled buildings. The research concludes that old historic buildings are comparatively more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly than new buildings for operational use based on the building envelope in the selected study area. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Department of Building Economics en_US
dc.subject Adaptive Reuse en_US
dc.subject Design Builder en_US
dc.subject Energy Use Intensity en_US
dc.subject Operational Energy en_US
dc.subject Residential Buildings en_US
dc.title A Comparative analysis of operational energy by simulation study between modern buildings and adaptive reuse of historic buildings in Sri Lanka en_US
dc.type Conference-Full-text en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Architecture en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Building Economics en_US
dc.identifier.year 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.conference World Construction Symposium - 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.place Colombo en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 15-26. en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding 12th World Construction Symposium - 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.email nilakshikathiru@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email methsi.praba@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email subasharanasinghe@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email victorlion3000@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email rangika@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2024.2 en_US


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